I run Durano plus on one bike - they are very robust, and roll and corner much better than Marathon plus ; never had a puncture with either tyre (lots of pinch flats with the Durano's though - operator error )

The Marathon Plus last a looooong time - I reckon 10k+ km on average v's 3k for the Durano.....

Tread pattern matters, even on the road: The importance of tread pattern is no surprise to the off-road world but common wisdom says it's a non-factor on the road, where slick treads are assumed to deliver the greatest surface contact with the ground and thus, the best grip. However, asphalt is far from a perfect – or even consistent – material. Certain tread designs can provide a measureable mechanical adhesion to the ground.

Not my experience. 14000+kms from 1.75 Randonneur Cross They laugh at bindiis and glass.

Try the Vittoria Randonneur Cross, available in 28mm. Treaded tyres are sub-optimal for road riding however. Be aware of this when making your choice, and I personally think in a tyre as narrow as 23mm the traction loss from tread could become a nasty handicap.

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